The Sun and Her Stars

This audiobook explores the remarkable story of Salka Viertel, a screenwriter and influential figure in 1930s and 40s Hollywood who provided a welcoming refuge for European émigrés and Hollywood stars at her Santa Monica home. Known for her work on Greta Garbo’s films and her vibrant social salons, Viertel bridged worlds with her European education, multilingual talents, and warm, worldly presence. Her life intertwined Hollywood glamour with a deeper, cross-cultural community, highlighting her lasting impact on both the industry and her friends.